About Extent Heritage Extent Heritage is one of the largest heritage advisory firms in Australia with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart and almost eighty permanent professional staff covering the full range of heritage disciplines. We work for all levels of government and across the private sector.Extent Heritage are specialists in the identification, assessment, conservation and management of Indigenous heritage in Australia. Our skills in this area include archaeological investigations, cultural values mapping and assessment, and strategic cultural heritage policy advice. Extent Heritage are also leaders in the field of historical archaeology, with our proficiencies in survey and excavation now supported by growing artefact management and materials conservation capabilities. Our heritage places teams have expertise that covers the full range of post-contact built heritage through the twentieth century. As befits our mission to serve and engage with our communities, Extent Heritage is increasingly recognised in the field of heritage interpretation, and we seek to boost and enhance this, and all of the above, through the growth of our digital heritage capabilities. Over the last twenty years, our firm has managed some of the largest and most sensitive heritage projects in Australia. The range of our work is extremely broad – from providing Aboriginal cultural heritage and historical archaeological services for major urban renewal projects to assessing World Heritage Properties in Australia, Ireland and South East Asia, and from undertaking large scale municipal heritage studies to providing cultural heritage advice to Australia's burgeoning offshore and onshore renewable energy industries. About the role Extent Heritage's Brisbane office is growing and has Heritage Advisor positions available within the archaeology team. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Skills in GIS (or a desire to learn the skill from our experienced geospatial team) are desirable but not essential. The successful applicant/s would be responsible for carrying out a range of commercial consultancy projects, requiring skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, client liaison, archaeological assessment (including field survey and excavation), and reporting. This position will suit a highly motivated individual with some level of research, writing, analytical, project management and technical skills, who enjoys working in a close-knit, supportive team environment. An understanding of Queensland heritage legislation is desirable. Essential Criteria The following criteria are essential:• Appropriate degree (anthropology, archaeology, history, heritage studies, as appropriate) with Honours or equivalent.• Recent graduate with experience in consulting or equivalent professional practice.• For more senior applicants, demonstrated experience in client liaison, project management, directing project teams, working to deadlines within budget constraints, engaging and managing subcontractors (criterion desirable but not essential for recent graduates).• Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal cultural heritage management in Australia generally and Queensland specifically (criterion desirable but not essential for recent graduates).• Demonstrated experience in Aboriginal community consultation (criterion desirable but not essential for recent graduates).• Demonstrated experience in field investigations and recording (both survey and excavation), research and impact assessment.• Sound knowledge of principles and best practice guidelines as outlined in the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter.• Knowledge of relevant Queensland and Commonwealth legislation.• Demonstrated ability to meet Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental requirements (criteria desirable but not essential for recent graduates).• Demonstrated ability to prepare assessment and management reports to a high professional standard (criteria desirable but not essential for recent graduates).• Valid Australian Drivers' licence.• Construction Industry Safety Induction (White Card) – or a willingness to obtain one. Desirable Criteria The following criteria will be considered favourably:• Active research interests and involvement with professional bodies.• Specialist skills such as one or more of the following: artefact analysis, GIS, surveying, geomorphology, geoarchaeology, geochronology, historical research, archival photographic recording and/or heritage interpretation.• Demonstrated experience conducting Aboriginal cultural values mapping, surveys and/or assessments. What we offer You will have the support and opportunity to develop your knowledge and expertise with our passionate, multi-disciplined team located across our offices and a competitive salary package commensurate with experience. In addition to this, we offer:• Vibrant and friendly environment with a relaxed, but fast-paced atmosphere.• Great projects to work on.• Health and wellbeing initiatives.• Professional and personal development opportunities.• Flexible working arrangements available. How to apply To be considered for this position, please provide your CV (a maximum of two pages), the details of two referees, and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Applications are submitted via the 'APPLY' link on seek.com.